Game Rewind: Klay Thompson leads Golden State to biggest win in history

The Warriors are the heavy favorites heading into Game 7. But it’s hardly a lock. The same Thunder squad that took Game 1 in Oakland will be motivated. And some teams play even harder when facing elimination.

What did we learn from Game 6 that should impact Game 7?

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As has been discussed by many, the Thunder tend to rely heavily on one-on-one basketball. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook lean heavily on their ability to create for themselves, which is great when they are feeling it but is usually an inefficient approach.

The Thunder dominated the Warriors when they got everyone involved. Oklahoma City isn’t as likely to beat the Warriors with Durant as Westbrook as they are with a multipronged attack, which is what this series has proven. If Serge Ibaka and Andre Roberson and Dion Waiters produce, the Thunder will be in good shape.

But that is going to require Durant and Westbrook resisting the urge. Durant took a total of 62 shots in Games 5 and 6. And the talk after Game 6 is how Andre Iguodala did so well defending him. Will Durant be out for revenge or swallow it and promote team offense? Will Westbrook?

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Speaking of Iguodala, he played 39 minutes. Steve Kerr should probably keep him coming off the bench.

Kerr has said he wants to keep Iguofala to 30-32 minutes. Starting him puts him on pace for another 38-minute game. Start Harrison Barnes and preserve Iguodala for the end of the game.

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Stephen Curry’s 20-point second half was his first sustained stretch of rhythm. Previously, he has scored in bursts, and on non-bursts ts struggled to find a rhythm. But in Game 6, his shot looked good for an entire half.